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Special Needs Assisting

Ó Fiaich Institute of FET

Course code
5N1786
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Minor
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
10 weeks, Monday or Wednesday 6.00 - 9.30pm.

Programme summary

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.

Entry requirements

**Important** It is now a requirement of this course that learners must find 30 hours work experience in a primary school, secondary school or a Special Needs school.

Who to apply to

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